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WorldTour bikes 2025: our guide to the most awesome tech in the pro peloton

We run you through all the spectacular bikes and components in the WorldTour this year

By Luke Friend Published 4 February 25

'I get home from school and ride for two to three hours': The dos and don'ts of training young riders

What is optimal training for ambitious under-18s seeking to reach their potential while still having fun? Chris Marshall-Bell finds out

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 1 February 25

11 ways to train more like Tadej Pogačar

Tadej Pocačar’s performance is out of reach but you can adapt his training to raise your game. Chris Marshall-Bell consults the experts to find out how

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 30 January 25

'A stage win in the Tour de France really changed my profile': Steve Cummings on working as a chef, idolising Michele Bartoli, and playing football like Trent Alexander-Arnold

Jayco-AlUla Sports Director discusses his most significant career victory and how he got into cycling

By Tom Thewlis Published 30 January 25

You can purchase a lactate test to complete at home nowadays - should we be abandoning FTP tests in favour of a more scientific approach?

Is the classic 'FTP test' still the best way to set your training zones?

By Stephen Shrubsall Published 30 January 25

Should I buy an aero bike?

Changes in UCI rulings should help make aero bikes faster, but they could also make them more user friendly than ever before. Is it time to add an aero bike to your collection?

By Luke Friend Published 28 January 25

'Having a kind of delusional optimism really served me': The three year journey from beginner to Olympian

Train hard and you could make the Olympics. Unlikely, right? But Megan Armitage did just that. Maria David hears her story

By Maria David Published 28 January 25

I’m a bike influencer - here’s how I earn a living

As an influencer, I’m not paid for race results or performance; my value instead comes from the communities I’m building.

By Marley Blonsky Published 28 January 25

'A whole generation will lose the Tour de France because they won't buy a subscription' - David Millar talks ITV, enjoying cycling again, and his idol

The Scottish former professional cyclist discusses no longer comparing his current self to the old David Millar

By Adam Becket Published 24 January 25

'I wanted one classic bike for each of the four decades I raced - now, I've got 37': Inside a collector's paradise

British Cycling president and retro bike lover Bob Howden opens up his treasure trove and shares stories of his favourite finds

By James Shrubsall Published 23 January 25

What is the biking equivalent of a 'couch to 5k' running challenge?

Why it could be easier to train for a longer cycling event than a 30-minute run

By Caroline Dezendorf Published 22 January 25

As Tadej Pogačar goes, so goes the world: crank length explained, tested and redefined

If leverage won bike races, we'd all be riding 400mm cranks—debunking myths and optimizing crank arm length for peak performance.

By Tyler Boucher Published 20 January 25

Helmets are getting lighter and more aero - but are they getting safer?

Bike helmets are touted as being more aero or better vented but are these modern designs also offering improved protection?

By Luke Friend Published 17 January 25

Does riding in the cold always have to slow you down?

Recent research reveals that starting a ride cold can decimate endurance. James Witts examines how rolling out toasty boosts staying power

By James Witts Published 16 January 25

'Cyclists have swallowed the idea that lighter is faster': Let's talk about eating disorders

Athletic ambition can tip into a toxic relationship with food. Chris Marshall-Bell investigates cycling’s dark underbelly

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 16 January 25

I’m a nutritionist and a cyclist, believe me when I say you’re probably not getting enough protein

Here's how much protein you actually need, how to choose the best protein sources, and sample protein-packed meal plans for omnivore and plant-based diets

By Elizabeth Harroun Published 15 January 25

7,000 calories a day and race drills, but there's still room for fun: How pro training camps will differ from your own - and what's exactly the same

Heading away this spring for a week of sunny riding? Georgia Bullard quizzes the experts on how your experience will differ from that of the pros

By Georgia Bullard Published 15 January 25

Meet Van Rysel-Roubaix, the French squad from the ‘most iconic place in cycling’

Sponsored by Van Rysel

Backed by equipment from Van Rysel, the Continental team are going places

By Adam Becket Published 15 January 25

'The fear of being the only woman is very intimidating': Why are so many women cycling in the gym, but not outside?

Gender imbalance persists in outdoor cycling, but inside, it is a different story. Isobel Duxfield explores why

By Isobel Duxfield Published 14 January 25

Is Tadej Pogačar the GOAT?

Tadej Pogačar may have had a phenomenal season, but has he done enough to cement his status as the greatest of all time? Chris Marshall-Bell weighs the arguments for and against

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 14 January 25

'I'm on a mission to build a new superhumanity': Founder of the enhanced games on the future of dope-legal racing

The Enhanced Games are an alternative Olympics where doping will be encouraged. Chris Marshall-Bell grills the founder on the risks

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 11 January 25

Six increasingly bold predictions for gravel cycling in 2025

New race tactics, live coverage, mountain bike tyres and more. You read it here first, folks.

By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published 9 January 25

Are ketones cycling rocket fuel or over-priced hype?

Rob Kemp weighs up the evidence for the use of ketone supplements as a performance aid

By Rob Kemp Published 7 January 25

Should I buy a gravel bike or an all-road bike?

Both styles are lauded for their practicality but which is best suited to your riding?

By Luke Friend Published 7 January 25

Which muscles does cycling work the most?

We take a deep dive into the many muscles used for cycling and the roles they perform

By Andy Turner Last updated 7 January 25

Forget 'new year, new me': 31 realistic, bitesized new habits for 2025

Small adjustments to your daily routine can have a big impact on your cycling fitness. Lexie Williamson lists 31 good habits, one for each day of January

By Lexie Williamson Published 6 January 25

10 tough lessons I learned as a road-grown Brit racing US gravel

After surrendering his road racing dream, Brit Joe Laverick finds redemption, hope and glory on the US gravel scene

By Joe Laverick Published 5 January 25